Computer programming courses can help you learn coding languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript, along with concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and software development principles. You can build skills in debugging, version control, and writing efficient code. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, and frameworks such as React or Django, that support developing applications and enhancing your programming capabilities.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cucumber (Software), Software Testing, Selenium (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), JUnit, Verification And Validation, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Regression Testing, System Testing, Test Case, Software Development Tools, Testability, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Performance Testing, Development Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Embeddings, Tool Calling, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Document Management, Query Languages, Text Mining, Context Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Cloud Computing Architecture, Performance Tuning, Interoperability, Enterprise Application Management, Hardware Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Service Oriented Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Web Services, Data Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, Back-End Web Development, API Design, Server Side, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Application Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Command-Line Interface, Application Development, Code Review, Development Environment, Unix Commands, Model Context Protocol, Software Installation, Tool Calling, Secure Coding, Software Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routing, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Routing Protocols, Network Model, Cryptography, Web Applications
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, Data Preprocessing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), NumPy, Data Pipelines, Unstructured Data, Matplotlib, Natural Language Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Methods, Scripting, Model Evaluation, Scientific Visualization, Data Transformation, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Solution Design, Functional Requirement, Business Requirements, Scalability, Systems Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Software Documentation, Continuous Delivery, Test Automation, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Technical Documentation, Unit Testing, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Maintainability, Version Control, Package and Software Management, Code Review, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Information Technology, Agile Project Management, Computer Hardware, ChatGPT, Stakeholder Management, Sprint Planning
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Analysis, Computational Thinking, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Application Design, Display Devices, Technical Design, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Graphics, Human Factors
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks